This morning we turned the first sod.
Sadly Bishop Rubin was unable to be with us.
We (about 30 of us) enjoyed the time of prayer and blessing and digging out the first sod near the foot of the rugged cross.
The spot we chose was approximately where the altar in the Phase 1 church will be. Here is one of the prayers we prayed -
Almighty God, the heavens cannot contain you, yet you are pleased to dwell in the midst of your people, and, through your Holy Spirit, you have moved us to set apart a space on which to build a house of prayer.
Accept and bless the work which we have now begun, that it may be brought to completion to the honour and glory of your Holy Name
Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever.
After the service and photographs we escaped out of the wintry wind into the offices and enjoyed coffee and muffins, thanks to the Waterberry.
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All epic journeys begin with their first meaningful step. The planning is done, permissions granted and now comes the practicle excecution of the dreams. With this significant day - the sun shining on the assembled throng - a 'first step' has been achieved!! Well done building team, we will watch and help as the need arrises. May we follow God's ordained path into exciting tomorrows. bill
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